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Train firm pulls out of Ohio toxic fallout meeting

East Palestine residents are left without answers after train company cites security concerns.
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Thai boy's death shatters happiest of endings

The astonishing story of 13 boys trapped in a cave had an almost flawlessly joyful ending - until now.
Asia
Sunset turns waterfall into 'lava' at Yosemite

Conditions have to be just right to light up this California waterfall for a few days every year.
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Europa League: Build-up & team news as Barcelona host Man Utd

Follow live 5 Live commentary & live text coverage updates of the Europa League play-off round first leg as Manchester United visit Barcelona
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Australia on brink of semi-finals with Sri Lanka win

Defending champions Australia move within touching distance of the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
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Declaration 'absolutely' paid off - Brook

Harry Brook says England's decision to declare "absolutely" paid off after the tourists took three late New Zealand wickets on day one of the first Test.
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A walk through India's 'City of Death'

By wandering aimlessly, Pico Iyer realises Varanasi is actually a city of joy
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How long-term thinking can help in the climate crisis
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The chemicals destroying our sense of smell
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Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

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Letter arrives more than 100 years late

A letter sent from Bath in February 1916 finally arrives in south London
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